Kingfisher Armory

Built in 1936. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

From the record

One of 10 National Register listings published here for Kingfisher County · listed in 1994 · category: Building · built in 1936.

Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
Address. 301 N. 6th St., Kingfisher, 73750
When was it listed? April 1994
Category. building
Census division. Kingfisher
When was it built? 1936
National Register reference number. 94000279 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.

Mines and quarries near this property

7 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Kingfisher Armory: 7 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Site	Commodity	Status
Unknown Shale Pit	Clay	Past Producer
Unknown Shale Pit	Clay	Past Producer
Unknown Shale Pit	Clay	Past Producer
Unknown Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer
Unknown Gravel Pit	Sand and Gravel, Construction	Past Producer

Every working recorded in Kingfisher County

Storms near this property

60 of 183 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Kingfisher, the town this property stands in, in 183 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 83 hail, 69 thunderstorm wind, 18 flash flood, 8 tornado. The reports record 2 deaths and 2 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

When	Event	Place named	Harm	What the report says
August 2007	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	1 killed, $500,000	Historic flooding impacted the area in and around the city of Kingfisher. Four feet of water was flowing over HWY 33 in Kingfisher. Four to five feet of water was flowing over HWY 81 between Kingfisher and Dover. Several cars were stalled due to water over HWY 81 north of Okarche. An elderly couple had to be rescued by an OHP helicopter after their car was washed off US HWY 81. Both sustained minor injuries. A 52-year old man died as he tried to flee his vehicle after it had been washed off of HWY 33 14 miles west of Kingfisher. Several homes and businesses sustained major flood damage, with others faring slightly better. The First Baptist Church had 20,000 gallons of water in the basement, which included the kitchen. Most appliances sustained damage and most were a total loss. Monetary damages were estimated.
July 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	1 killed, $10,000	An oil derrick was blown over, killing one man who was on the derrick during the thunderstorm. The derrick fell on top of the man.
March 2004	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	2 hurt, $65,000	Storm total precipitation amounts for the March 4-5 event ranged from 3 to 6+ inches over Kingfisher County with a few totals of 7 to 8 inches reported in the southwestern portions of the county. The heavy rains produced flash flooding along Kingfisher Creek west of the city of Kingfisher during the late afternoon hours of March 4. The flash flooding along Kingfisher Creek stranded two motorists on OK State Highway 33 about 3 miles west of Kingfisher, and water rescues of these individuals were performed by the Kingfisher Fire Department and Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The two persons were subsequently treated for injuries including hypothermia.
May 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$200,000	Major structural damage was sustained to Chisholm Tech Center.
August 2025	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$150,000	Significant thunderstorm wind damage occurred in the vicinity of Lake Elmer in Kingfisher County. A large outbuilding was destroyed, several homes received varying degrees of roof damage and an RV was rolled. Multiple sources confirmed this damage, with broadcast media relaying several images. The location is approximate, and the event time is estimated from radar observations.
May 1999	Tornado (F3)	Kingfisher	$50,000	Tornado G2 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
April 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$45,000	no account filed
May 1999	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$40,000	Severe winds produced a 9 mile long, intermittent damage path on the west and northwest sides of Kingfisher. One mobile home was destroyed, while 2 others were moved about 30 yards from their foundation. One shed was blown over; dozens of trees and utility poles were downed, and one cow was killed. This event is an addition to the original version of May Storm Data.
May 2023	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	$20,000	Report of stalled vehicles in flood-prone areas around Kingfisher.
April 2017	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$20,000	Several highway signs were blown down along US highway 81. One mile east on a section road, 15 power poles snapped off 15-20 feet above the ground. A barn was destroyed just east of the power poles, and roof damage occurred to a house near the snapped power poles.
May 2008	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$20,000	Winds estimated at 65 to 70 mph blew through and around the Kingfisher area. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were blown down. The electricity in the town of Kingfisher was knocked out. Roof damage was also reported five miles northwest of Kingfisher. Monetary damages were estimated.
March 2004	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$20,000	Winds downed fences and damaged an outbuilding on the southwest edge of town.
August 2009	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$15,000	A roof was blown off of a house. Monetary damages were estimated.
July 2007	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	$15,000	US Highway 81 through Kingfisher was closed due to flooding. Cars stalled out or were partially underwater near Highway 81 in downtown Kingfisher. The Dollar General store was flooded. State Highway 33, just east and west of US Highway 81, was also closed due to high water. Most of the roadways had water at least curb high, if not deeper across town. Monetary values were estimated. A rain guage two miles northeast of Kingfisher reported 3.17 inches of rainfall fell in an hour between 1315 and 1415 CST.
July 2023	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	$10,000	US Highway 81 was closed at the intersection of State Highway 3 and 33 in the community of Kingfisher. In addition, broadcast media video showed a car stalled in floodwaters near this intersection.
June 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$10,000	Power flashes were seen around town. An awning was blown down at the Main Street Truck Stop. Part of the siding was blown off of M&S Detail. Monetary damages were estimated.
August 2006	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$10,000	A wood shed was blown over. An anchored travel trailer was also blown off its center. Several tree limbs were downed.
July 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$7,500	Several trees were downed. Two buildings sustained some roof damage. A municipal building had a 3 foot by 3 foot metal fresh air damper vent blown off its roof. The winds also damaged a sign that was on top of the building. An antenna tower was also blown off the top of the police headquarters landing on an adjacent building.
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$6,000	Numerous power poles were downed. Monetary damages were estimated.
August 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$5,000	Power poles reported snapped.
July 2017	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$5,000	Roof damage occurred to a small commercial building on the northwest side of Kingfisher.
May 1999	Tornado (F0)	Kingfisher	$5,000	Tornado C1 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
September 1998	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$5,000	no account filed
April 1994	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$5,000	no account filed
August 1994	Hail	Kingfisher	$5,000	no account filed
August 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$4,000	Nine power poles were blown down due to a microburst. Monetary damages were estimated.
May 1999	Tornado (F0)	Kingfisher	$4,000	Tornado G4. See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
May 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$2,500	Four or five power poles were snapped.
March 2000	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$2,000	Outbuildings were destroyed on Shafenburg Road.
May 1999	Tornado (F1)	Kingfisher	$2,000	Tornado B17 (Kingfisher County portion). See summary at end of May 3rd storm reports.
August 2020	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$1,000	Tree fell on car and broke windshield and damaged hood. Time estimated from radar.
May 2001	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$500	A portion of a shed roof was blown off.
April 2007	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$300	An Awning was blown off of a business in downtown Kingfisher.
September 2005	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	$250	Tree limbs were downed.
July 1998	Lightning	Kingfisher	$200	Lightning struck a power pole behind Southside Auto Body causing power to be out for 4 hours on the south side of the city.
August 2025	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	A personal weather station observation.
May 2024	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	-	Roadway flooding near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and Oklahoma Highway 33 in the community of Kingfisher. Traffic was blocked. Event time is approximate.
April 2024	Funnel Cloud	Kingfisher	-	A well-developed funnel cloud formed on the outflow boundary of a storm just southeast of Kingfisher. This funnel cloud may have touched down briefly as a tornado, but it could not be confirmed.
August 2023	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	Social media image showing a 612-inch diameter tree limb blown down. Time is radar estimated.
May 2023	Hail	Kingfisher	-	MPing report.
April 2023	Hail	Kingfisher	-	MPing report.
April 2023	Hail	Kingfisher	-	MPing report.
April 2023	Hail	Kingfisher	-	MPing report.
April 2023	Hail	Kingfisher	-	MPing report.
August 2022	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	Large tree snapped above the base.
June 2021	Flood	Kingfisher	-	Highway 33 is blocked off from a few miles east and west of Kingfisher.
June 2021	Flood	Kingfisher	-	Broadcast media live coverage of a water rescue. The water was up past the tires on a truck.
May 2021	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	-	About a foot of water over roadways in Kingfisher.
May 2021	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	-	Car stranded in one to two feet of water near center of town.
May 2019	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	-	Highway 81 closed/impassable from Kingfisher northward.
May 2019	Flash Flood	Kingfisher	-	Several cars stranded in flood waters.
November 2015	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	No damage reported.
June 2013	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	Public estimated wind gust of 60 mph.
April 2012	Hail	Kingfisher	-	The hail report was relayed via Twitter.
May 2012	Hail	Kingfisher	-	No damage was reported.
May 2012	Hail	Kingfisher	-	Estimated wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph were also reported with the hail.
May 2012	Hail	Kingfisher	-	No damage was reported.
May 2012	Hail	Kingfisher	-	No damage was reported.
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	A couple of large barns were heavily damaged. Several power poles and trees were also snapped near this location. Monetary damage estimates were not available.
August 2011	Thunderstorm Wind	Kingfisher	-	The roof at the hospital was damaged. One home sustained major damage and numerous power poles/lines were downed over a 5 block area. The power was knocked out to the city as a result. Monetary damage estimates were not available.

Every storm recorded in Kingfisher County

Map coverage status

No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.

Listed places nearby

5 within 8 miles

Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.

Property	Distance	Listed
Burrus Mills Elevator C	0.1 miles	2000
Kingfisher Post Office	0.1 miles	1978
Kingfisher Memorial Hall	0.2 miles	2006
Seay Mansion	0.7 miles	1971
Kingfisher College Site	1.3 miles	1976

Sources for this property

National Archives record	The nomination case file for reference 94000279 in Record Group 79.
Kingfisher County	All 10 listed properties in this county.

Provenance

Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.